We believe our society gains strength from diversity. Besides diversity being the right thing to do, diversity is an essential part of our business as a law firm.
Carr Allison recognizes diversity is the formula for business in the new millennium, because businesses understand that prosperity is directly related to the ability to harness the power of diversity.
Knowing the value of diverse perspectives and experiences, Carr Allison wishes to express its strong commitment to the goal of diversity within its workplace.
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
In 2005, Carr Allison created a Diversity Committee, comprised of
minority and non-minority partners, which meets regularly to develop
and implement programs and policies designed to ensure the growth of
diversity throughout the firm.
Objectives
- To identify and recommend opportunities to recruit and
retain a more representative workforce including both legal
professionals and support staff.
- To develop and institute a diversity plan.
- To annually report firm wide progress in meeting those goals.
Initiatives
- The encouragement and support of our attorneys who
volunteer for pro bono matters which ultimately benefits the diverse
communities in which we practice.
- The support of law school minority organizations.
- The promotion of community service. Carr Allison is
strongly committed to the idea of community service. In 2004, the
Firm's attorneys, staff, and family members, built a Habitat for
Humanity home near Birmingham, Alabama.
- The attraction and retention of a qualified representative workforce.
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